I was not impressed. the food really didn't taste great. we ordered a variety of small 'bite' dishes since the main dishes were overpriced and didn't sound that appetizing. we tried the mac & cheese (it was ok), the sushi (it was average -

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romulus19
May 23, 20116Chaya Brasserie

uninspiring and overpriced food

★★★★★

I was not impressed. the food really didn't taste great. we ordered a variety of small 'bite' dishes since the main dishes were overpriced and didn't sound that appetizing. we tried the mac & cheese (it was ok), the sushi (it was average -

I dined here a couple of years ago during the dineLA week. I went with the short rib entree which was incredibly tender.
I was a bit annoyed with the restaurant because when we were ready to order, we were told the short rib entree that was part of their pre-fixed menu was not being served that night. The only reason that we went there was because of the short ribs. The manager was nice enough to come over to apologize but said he could only make one short rib entree.
Luckily, my friend was nice enough to order something else.
Their food was good but I am going to downgrade and give them "4" stars just because they changed their menu at the last minute.

I dined here a couple of years ago during the dineLA week. I went with the short rib entree which was incredibly tender.
I was a bit annoyed with the restaurant because when we were ready to order, we were told the short rib entree that was part of their pre-fixed menu was not being served that night. The only reason that we went there was because of the short ribs. The manager was nice enough to come over to apologize but said he could only make one short rib entree.
Luckily, my friend was nice enough to order something else.
Their food was good but I am going to downgrade and give them "4" stars just because they changed their menu at the last minute.

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United54May 21.

Outrageously expensive, ordinary food and service. I personally think it's just the hype that got the people there. Heard good stories about it, went there. I don't feel anything special about it, just a regular restaurant with regular

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United54
May 21, 20106Chaya Brasserie

Totally over-hyped

★★★★★

Outrageously expensive, ordinary food and service. I personally think it's just the hype that got the people there. Heard good stories about it, went there. I don't feel anything special about it, just a regular restaurant with regular

Recently visited the restaurant for dinner with a couple of close friends, we were all extremely disappointed, both at the level of service and the quality of food. Not friendly at all, have 7 people, they tried to sit us at a 6-people

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kevinjoe2010
May 04, 20106Chaya Brasserie

Downright horrible service and food.

★★★★★

Recently visited the restaurant for dinner with a couple of close friends, we were all extremely disappointed, both at the level of service and the quality of food. Not friendly at all, have 7 people, they tried to sit us at a 6-people

My friend and I decided to take advantage of the restaurant's DineLA menu. Upon arrival, we waited about 10 seconds (not a truly terrible thing) before the hostess placed her call on hold and acknowledged us. She then led us to a small,

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socalipa
February 17, 20096Chaya Brasserie

okay food, terrible service

★★★★★

My friend and I decided to take advantage of the restaurant's DineLA menu. Upon arrival, we waited about 10 seconds (not a truly terrible thing) before the hostess placed her call on hold and acknowledged us. She then led us to a small,

The restaurant is very good. Wait staff was friendly and personable. However, DO NOT VALET PARK THERE. My vehicle was damaged while in their possession and they are refusing to take responsibility. BEWARE!!!

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ran7002
October 03, 20086Chaya Brasserie

DO NOT VALET PARK AT CHAYA BRASSERIE

★★★★★

The restaurant is very good. Wait staff was friendly and personable. However, DO NOT VALET PARK THERE. My vehicle was damaged while in their possession and they are refusing to take responsibility. BEWARE!!!

Chaya Brasserie is a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine and it was fabulous! The food was beyond delicious. I recommend the filet mignon. We had a sushi appetizer special that was amazing! The service was outstanding! They were

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boymeetswestcoast
June 23, 20086Chaya Brasserie

The Best Restaurant in LA

★★★★★

Chaya Brasserie is a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine and it was fabulous! The food was beyond delicious. I recommend the filet mignon. We had a sushi appetizer special that was amazing! The service was outstanding! They were

I've been to this location several times and have always had a great experience. I'm surprised to hear people say they didn't like the food. I've been to many great sushi restaurants and thought the food was comparable. We had great service, delicious wine, sushi and an amazing wagyu steak. The atmosphere is beautiful. Great place to bring out-of-towners!

I've been to this location several times and have always had a great experience. I'm surprised to hear people say they didn't like the food. I've been to many great sushi restaurants and thought the food was comparable. We had great service, delicious wine, sushi and an amazing wagyu steak. The atmosphere is beautiful. Great place to bring out-of-towners!

This was my first time having Sushi and I was not pleased with it. I have heard some good things about Sushi, but I don't think this was the place for first timers.

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thm22Apr 06.

After checking out several different places, I chose Chaya Brasserie as the venue to have my birthday party. The manager, Michael, was super-helpful and flexible. He worked with me to make the night exactly what I wanted it to be and I

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thm22
April 06, 20086Chaya Brasserie

Amazing place to have a group dinner or party!

★★★★★

After checking out several different places, I chose Chaya Brasserie as the venue to have my birthday party. The manager, Michael, was super-helpful and flexible. He worked with me to make the night exactly what I wanted it to be and I

Valet parking and dress well. If you look right the staff is exceptionally helpful. The entire menu is delicious, nothing to avoid, eat whatever strikes your fancy. Some tables in the back are a little cramped and loud, so make sure to

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bohoyuppiecouple
March 26, 20086Chaya Brasserie

My favorite Chaya - Great Decor - Wonderful Menu

★★★★★

Valet parking and dress well. If you look right the staff is exceptionally helpful. The entire menu is delicious, nothing to avoid, eat whatever strikes your fancy. Some tables in the back are a little cramped and loud, so make sure to

I've only been for happy hour, but with their happy hour, it's the only time I need to go. Food specials range from $3 for edamame up to $7 for popcorn shrimp. But they have other interesting items on the happy hour menu in between those

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slpdocstu
February 28, 20086Chaya Brasserie

Great Happy Hour!

★★★★★

I've only been for happy hour, but with their happy hour, it's the only time I need to go. Food specials range from $3 for edamame up to $7 for popcorn shrimp. But they have other interesting items on the happy hour menu in between those

Tried the LA Dine tasting menu last night. Very solid food. A little bit on the heavy side, but tasty. There was a problem with me bringing my happy hour drink to the table, so the manager of the restaurant brought me a bottle of champagne

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funmegg
February 07, 20086Chaya Brasserie

Great food, extra mile for customers

★★★★★

Tried the LA Dine tasting menu last night. Very solid food. A little bit on the heavy side, but tasty. There was a problem with me bringing my happy hour drink to the table, so the manager of the restaurant brought me a bottle of champagne

Go Now!! Right now is dine about LA week! $34 for a 3-course pre-fix menu is awesome. The food is delicious and the service was pretty nice. Although the place is very loud, but it is a nice place. I also ordered off the regular menu

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animelovergal
February 03, 20086Chaya Brasserie

Dine LA week, Great Deal! Yummy food!

★★★★★

Go Now!! Right now is dine about LA week! $34 for a 3-course pre-fix menu is awesome. The food is delicious and the service was pretty nice. Although the place is very loud, but it is a nice place. I also ordered off the regular menu

The food was absolutely delicious. The best dinner I've had in a while.\r
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The waiter was also excellent. We were a big party and had kids at our table, which can sometime be difficult for waiters. But he did a great job.

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luciacaldera
December 17, 20076Chaya Brasserie

Delicious!

★★★★★

The food was absolutely delicious. The best dinner I've had in a while.\r
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The waiter was also excellent. We were a big party and had kids at our table, which can sometime be difficult for waiters. But he did a great job.

I've been to this restaurant before, and the food was pretty good, though VERY overpriced for what it is. I went there last Friday night, and had a very negative experience. Our waitress asked if we wanted cocktails, when we said we'd just

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rachrach
September 22, 20076Chaya Brasserie

Sneaky Service

★★★★★

I've been to this restaurant before, and the food was pretty good, though VERY overpriced for what it is. I went there last Friday night, and had a very negative experience. Our waitress asked if we wanted cocktails, when we said we'd just

We dined at Chaya for the first time recently and found the atmosphere great, the food delicious, but the service was lacking. There wasn't much personality coming from the bartender, the hostess had us wait about 30 minutes after our

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boomer1224
May 16, 20076Chaya Brasserie

Great Food Served With An Attitude

★★★★★

We dined at Chaya for the first time recently and found the atmosphere great, the food delicious, but the service was lacking. There wasn't much personality coming from the bartender, the hostess had us wait about 30 minutes after our

While visiting L.A., our concierge recommended that we have dinner at Chaya. We had the most amazing meal, the best service, and fantastic drinks! I loved their martinis! Thank you, Chaya, for being the highlight of our trip to Los

3

sweetchicago1980
May 06, 20076Chaya Brasserie

Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!

★★★★★

While visiting L.A., our concierge recommended that we have dinner at Chaya. We had the most amazing meal, the best service, and fantastic drinks! I loved their martinis! Thank you, Chaya, for being the highlight of our trip to Los

Every time I go there I kick myself and say why don't I come more often. Like most of us foodies out there, we keep looking for the new "it" restaurant and turn our nose up on the great standards around town - This is one of them! The food

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janicebarthelemy
November 09, 20066Chaya Brasserie

Never disappoints!

★★★★★

Every time I go there I kick myself and say why don't I come more often. Like most of us foodies out there, we keep looking for the new "it" restaurant and turn our nose up on the great standards around town - This is one of them! The food

this restaurant (and the one in Venice) has excellent food and a great ambience. The food is eclectic and creative. It's always packed and great for a date or with a group of friends. A little pricey but the food is worth it.

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lucky801
November 05, 20066Chaya Brasserie

Great restuarant with a Manhattan vibe

★★★★★

this restaurant (and the one in Venice) has excellent food and a great ambience. The food is eclectic and creative. It's always packed and great for a date or with a group of friends. A little pricey but the food is worth it.

monday night (all night) happy hours are great! no one can beat their lychee martini! it is not too sweet and has the right amount of alcohol (not overpowering, but not watered down either). during happy hour, i think it is about $5.50.

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pinays
October 30, 20066Chaya Brasserie

best lychee martini

★★★★★

monday night (all night) happy hours are great! no one can beat their lychee martini! it is not too sweet and has the right amount of alcohol (not overpowering, but not watered down either). during happy hour, i think it is about $5.50.

Chaya Brasserie is what every exceptional restaraunt should aim to be. French-Asian fusion food is original and outstanding while the ambiance is beautifully sleek. The food has been consistantly good for over ten years and the service

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dralion111
October 18, 20066Chaya Brasserie

10 years of impeccable food and service

★★★★★

Chaya Brasserie is what every exceptional restaraunt should aim to be. French-Asian fusion food is original and outstanding while the ambiance is beautifully sleek. The food has been consistantly good for over ten years and the service

I've gone to Chaya several times and each time I am always blown away by the food. I'm a big fan of fusion, and Chaya definitely doesn't dissappoint blending together french and japanese cuisine. Love to peppercorn ahi tuna with wasabi

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ilovesweets810
August 10, 20066Chaya Brasserie

Delicious food, great atmostphere and service!!

★★★★★

I've gone to Chaya several times and each time I am always blown away by the food. I'm a big fan of fusion, and Chaya definitely doesn't dissappoint blending together french and japanese cuisine. Love to peppercorn ahi tuna with wasabi

Great food, great service in a lovely environment. The meal was perfectly timed, speedy but not rushed. The wait staff was genuinely friendly and never crossed the line into being too pushy or nosey. The food and drinks were both

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myrnaminkoff
April 30, 20066Chaya Brasserie

Incredible

★★★★★

Great food, great service in a lovely environment. The meal was perfectly timed, speedy but not rushed. The wait staff was genuinely friendly and never crossed the line into being too pushy or nosey. The food and drinks were both

I am one of the pickest eaters I know, eat out 7 nights a week, and hold a high bar for great food. Chaya Brasserie is by far my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. First of all, they have a wide selection of food. If you have a large

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schanak
April 13, 20066Chaya Brasserie

Excellence at its best

★★★★★

I am one of the pickest eaters I know, eat out 7 nights a week, and hold a high bar for great food. Chaya Brasserie is by far my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. First of all, they have a wide selection of food. If you have a large

Chaya was not my first choice for a Sat. night dinner. The tables were so close together that the waitstaff kept bumbping me and stepping on my feet the entire time.
On to the food. The French flare unfortunately has invaded most of

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notaskingformuch
March 12, 20066Chaya Brasserie

My Second Choice

★★★★★

Chaya was not my first choice for a Sat. night dinner. The tables were so close together that the waitstaff kept bumbping me and stepping on my feet the entire time.
On to the food. The French flare unfortunately has invaded most of

Everything is as flavorable as could be imagined, and I am one of those guys who freaks out over that sort of thing. Sometimes I don't like how you can't put the bar tab on your meal tab while waiting for a table, but what the hell..

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trex80
March 09, 20066Chaya Brasserie

De-licious!

★★★★★

Everything is as flavorable as could be imagined, and I am one of those guys who freaks out over that sort of thing. Sometimes I don't like how you can't put the bar tab on your meal tab while waiting for a table, but what the hell..

Thanks to the Zagat Survey which always provides reliable reviews so that I get to explore more and more nice restaurants in town. Food, service and ambience were all great at Chaya Brasserie. We ordered six appetizers for 7 people to

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ladining
January 18, 20066Chaya Brasserie

Great choice!

★★★★★

Thanks to the Zagat Survey which always provides reliable reviews so that I get to explore more and more nice restaurants in town. Food, service and ambience were all great at Chaya Brasserie. We ordered six appetizers for 7 people to

They have happy hour every day of the week and it goes late. Really good deal on food and drinks. I always find the food and drinks to be excellent. Love the salads. Fun jazz on Sunday nights in the bar. Really nice atmosphere.

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mintycool
April 22, 20056Chaya Brasserie

Swell Happy Hour

★★★★★

They have happy hour every day of the week and it goes late. Really good deal on food and drinks. I always find the food and drinks to be excellent. Love the salads. Fun jazz on Sunday nights in the bar. Really nice atmosphere.

I am blown away by how great this place is. The food is some of the best food we have in this country!, The servers have all been there for years and are some good at what they do. I always see celebreties here!

This is the place you

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foodedude
March 06, 20056Chaya Brasserie

Still Hot After all these years

★★★★★

I am blown away by how great this place is. The food is some of the best food we have in this country!, The servers have all been there for years and are some good at what they do. I always see celebreties here!

After a phone call confirming my reservation, we showed up 5 minutes early. After waiting 20 minutes for a table I asked what the problem was. I was told "15 minutes on a Saturday is not a long time." Excuse me? If I would've showed up

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plawerinla
February 13, 20056Chaya Brasserie

Come for the attitude

★★★★★

After a phone call confirming my reservation, we showed up 5 minutes early. After waiting 20 minutes for a table I asked what the problem was. I was told "15 minutes on a Saturday is not a long time." Excuse me? If I would've showed up

The food here is great; blends of genuine, fresh Italian and Asian ingredients make the entire experience more than palatable. I'm not huge on the crowd, though many people here would enjoy it (it's just a little too far on the smug side).

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revdillane
September 19, 20046Chaya Brasserie

Great Food, OK crowd

★★★★★

The food here is great; blends of genuine, fresh Italian and Asian ingredients make the entire experience more than palatable. I'm not huge on the crowd, though many people here would enjoy it (it's just a little too far on the smug side).

My friend and I dined on a Friday evening and were seated immediately in the patio, which is a tad cramped. Our server was friendly and quick and made sure that everything went smoothly. The menu is rather small (especially compared to the

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hotpotatoe333
August 25, 20046Chaya Brasserie

spectacular food, good service

★★★★★

My friend and I dined on a Friday evening and were seated immediately in the patio, which is a tad cramped. Our server was friendly and quick and made sure that everything went smoothly. The menu is rather small (especially compared to the

Booked reservation for Valentine's day three weeks in advance only to be kept waiting an hour and a half after arriving 10 minutes early among a crowd of 20-30 people in the same situation. I wouldn't wish this Valentine's on anyone and I

3

nivlac
April 09, 20046Chaya Brasserie

What a nightmare

★★★★★

Booked reservation for Valentine's day three weeks in advance only to be kept waiting an hour and a half after arriving 10 minutes early among a crowd of 20-30 people in the same situation. I wouldn't wish this Valentine's on anyone and I

I love Chaya. The slingchis are the best in LA, the service is excellent and the fried calamari is very light and tasty. Leonard the Manager and the rest of the team is always friendly and make this Beverly Hills Brasserie feel like a high

3

rachnabhasin
March 03, 20046Chaya Brasserie

Best Lychee Martinis in LA

★★★★★

I love Chaya. The slingchis are the best in LA, the service is excellent and the fried calamari is very light and tasty. Leonard the Manager and the rest of the team is always friendly and make this Beverly Hills Brasserie feel like a high

As cool as cool can be! Loved the casual crowd in a formal atmosphere. Good looking people and great tasiting food. It is a 10 in my book(not many 10's in LA theses days). Unbelievable food and an outrageous happy hour.

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wanger
November 20, 20026Chaya Brasserie

Cooool!

★★★★★

As cool as cool can be! Loved the casual crowd in a formal atmosphere. Good looking people and great tasiting food. It is a 10 in my book(not many 10's in LA theses days). Unbelievable food and an outrageous happy hour.

The vibe in the bar and restaurant is great. It is very upbeat and hip. If your looking for the young and hip group, this is definately the spot. The food is out of this world and the service is very comforting. Everyone is so nice and

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leomats
October 17, 20026Chaya Brasserie

Slick

★★★★★

The vibe in the bar and restaurant is great. It is very upbeat and hip. If your looking for the young and hip group, this is definately the spot. The food is out of this world and the service is very comforting. Everyone is so nice and

The first time I was there I was impressed by the decoration. The restaurant was upscale but felt like the crowd was more casual and relaxed. The service was outstanding. There was a very large crowd while I was waiting for my table in

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chinsoo
October 14, 20026Chaya Brasserie

A new experience

★★★★★

The first time I was there I was impressed by the decoration. The restaurant was upscale but felt like the crowd was more casual and relaxed. The service was outstanding. There was a very large crowd while I was waiting for my table in

This is my favorite restaurant for happy hour. All of the staff at Chaya are so friendly, pleasant and efficient. They really make you feel special. The setting is lovely, with a lush Japanese-French ambience, and immaculately clean.

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ilikeitnasty
July 23, 20026Chaya Brasserie

Yummy happy hour!

★★★★★

This is my favorite restaurant for happy hour. All of the staff at Chaya are so friendly, pleasant and efficient. They really make you feel special. The setting is lovely, with a lush Japanese-French ambience, and immaculately clean.

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The story of Chaya Brasserie started over a quarter of a century ago, when it was one of the first upscale Asian-fusion restaurants in town. Sister restaurants then opened in Venice, San Francisco and downtown L.A.; it also spawned the…

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